Information Technology Security Specialist

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

2413 – Information Security SME - Aberdeen

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Information Security SME to join our team onsite in Aberdeen (hybrid working). As Information Security SME you will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise across a diverse range of projects and information security integration and delivery within projects to ensure achievement of planned objectives.

What you’ll do

Act as a SME for the Security function in support of ongoing integration activities

Support the business to delivery secure and reliable IT services

Pro-active delivery of Enterprise based Information and Cyber Security solutions enabling the delivery of secure and reliable IT infrastructures

Working with the Security team and relevant stakeholders to ensure the protection of IT Infrastructure services

Provide SME level security knowledge and design engineering that leads to the creation of high quality, secure by design, project deliveries. Examples of projects:

Secure Internet Access

Privileged Remote Access

VPN consolidation

Information Management (Records Management & Data Governance)

Infrastructure Road Mapping

Security Email Gateway

Identifying security related risk from projects and leading risk assessment processes

Identify divergences from best practice / security policy within projects and lead resolution processes

Liaison and engagement with third-party vendors to assess third-party risk

Producing and completing high-level and low-level solution designs in line with company architecture and strategy standards

Researching and providing solutions to complex application and systems integration issues

Working across vendors, project teams and wider IS teams to define well designed solutions that meet project requirements

Ensure timely and accurate testing prior to deployment

Be innovative, pragmatic and enthusiastic to ensure safe, secure and reliable project delivery

What to bring

Extensive experience working within information and cyber security, ideally within the Oil and Gas sector

Experience in company divestments and integrations would be advantageous

Experienced in supporting successful project deliveries

Technical Experience:

Security Risk Assessment

Network Architecture Principles

Web & email security technologies

Reviewing and assessing security policy configuration within cloud environments (preferably Azure)

Vulnerability Management and Security logging and monitoring tools

Cloud Virtualisation and Containerisation security assessments and review

Edge Security Technology, IAM, PAM

Data Security and governance

Network Monitoring Tools and SIEM Technology

Risk Management Tools

Ability to act proactively, escalating issues as required

Strong documentation and communication skills (verbal and written)

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong knowledge and experience of IT change management processes and principles

Willingness to stay up to date on information technology trends and security standards

ITIL Foundation (or higher)

Qualified in one or more of CISSP, CRISC, CCSP or equivalent experience

What You’ll Get in Return:

We are committed to recognising and rewarding hard work and offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes (but is not limited to) the following;

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Private Dental Insurance

Group Income Protection Plan

Group Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Prosocial Events

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

We also believe effective training and development benefits both the individual and the organisation as a whole and contributes to the achievement of the company’s mission. We encourage all our employees to further their skills and experience via various methods of learning. If an employee elects to self-study in their own time, the company will fund the self-study materials and exam fees. Furthermore, once the exam is passed, the employee will be entitled to an incentive bonus.

If you are enthusiastic, willing to always learn and looking for a challenging but rewarding position where you work for a forward-thinking organisation who offer excellent opportunities, please send you CV to [email protected].

We welcome applications from disabled candidates, so if you have any access needs or may need adjustments in the assessment process - just let us know.

We can only consider candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.

About us

prosource.it is a professional services provider in technology. Established as a traditional provider of managed IT services, prosource.it has evolved with industry and the rapid pace of change within the technology sector. We recognise the importance of people and business process in the successful adoption of technology and change. Our readiness to embrace and apply change comes from our people and we offer a variety of business services across the lifespan of successful technological deployment and adoption. We are a people centred business with a global workforce of 500 plus staff and contractors.

Our values are central to what we do and how we do it. We feel they are simple and easy to relate to and we are always looking to welcome new people to the team who share our vision and values. We pride ourselves on being easy to deal with, agile and accepting of change across a wide range of challenging and rewarding roles. We are a team of ‘can do’ and ‘how can I help’ individuals committed to teamwork, partnership, service excellence and delivery.

www.prosource.it